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Contemporary and Modern Needle Lace
Information
For those who want to design and make modern needlelace that does not re-create antique styles.
Members: 70
Latest Activity: Nov 6
Resources
RECOMMENDED BOOKS
Needle Lace, Techniques & Inspiration by Jill Nordfors Clark, Hand Books Press ISBN 0-9658248-5-3
Dentelles de l'Europe Centrale, Edition Albert Levy, Libarairie Central des Beaux-Arts, 1926
The first book has the most detailed instruction with wonderful photos and great inspiration for those interested in modern lace design.
The second book has the most wonderful and modern designs from the Werner Werkstatte school in Germany
The second book is available for download on:
http://www.cs.arizona.edu/patterns/weaving/books/dm3_lace_2.pdf
Photos of modern needle lace:
Discussion Forum
Working with linen thread 10 Replies
I'm a devotee of the remarkable needle lace work of the Czech artist Luba Krejci (example attached). The few descriptions of her work I've been able to find indicate that she worked with linen cord.…Continue
Tags: wall hanging, Luba Krejci, linen
Started by Tikkun Knitter. Last reply by Merle Herman Sykora Jul 6, 2013.
Designs for Modern Needle Lace 3 Replies
Hello,I am new to the group and would like to contribute the following two book recommendations:Needle Lace, Techniques & Inspiration by Jill Nordfors Clark, Hand Books Press ISBN…Continue
Started by Christopher Barrios de Leon. Last reply by Lorelei Halley Dec 20, 2012.
N-lace made of wire 12 Replies
Hello! I've been reading off and on but finally joined yesterday after asking Arachne if anyone had ever done needle lace in wire.I have an idea that has been floating around for a little while. I…Continue
Started by Lauren Snyder. Last reply by Lorelei Halley Nov 22, 2012.
Fil de soie d'arignée 4 Replies
Bonjour à tous, Voilà un fil assez particulier dont je voudrais vous parler: il s'agit d'un fil de soie secrétée par une araignée de Madagascar.De fabrication purement artisanale, il coûte cher (18…Continue
Started by Angelina. Last reply by Judith Connors Dec 15, 2011.
Comment Wall
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Comment by Elizabeth Ligeti. on November 6, 2019 at 7:26pm
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those roses are gorgeous. Needlelace is so great, when one can vary the stitches and get the depth, light-&-shade, etc.
I hope I can get back to this craft later on, when I get my eye fixed. I miss it!!
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Comment by Lorelei Halley on November 5, 2019 at 11:30pm
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some modern needle lace strips:
https://scontent-ort2-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/75446704_137129719971...
and another: https://scontent-ort2-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/73458929_137129695971...
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Agnes Herczeg
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Comment by Laura Sandison on April 28, 2019 at 8:53pm
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Thank you Brona and Lorelei! She creates some wonderful pieces.
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This is really interesting. I couldn't get to the page it was posted to. Is the artist listed?
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A very interesting piece posted on facebook.
https://scontent-ort2-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/58978544_112400524780...
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This is a new piece by Nell Loops. Was posted on facebook.
https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/47075533_669575040110...
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what an interesting way of showing off your lace! Some lovely pieces there. Wow!
Thanks Lorelei for giving us the link to the site.
(I LOVE the Spell check you have installed here. It is Great.)
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Some modern needle lace
https://merletto-italiano.culturalspot.org/exhibit/il-merletto-di-b...
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